Crete, NE

Census Place

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2024 Population

7,527

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11.6%

6.08% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$77,209

1.25% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$223,500

9.61% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,766

0.212% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Crete, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.8% of the residents in Crete, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Crete, NE are Doane University (610 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Crete, NE was $223,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Crete, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Crete, NE was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Crete, NE is home to a population of 7.53k people, from which 82.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 26.7% of Crete, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.01k people).

In 2024, there were 1.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Crete, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Other (Hispanic) and 765 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.8%

2024 Citizenship

82.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 82.8% of Crete, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Crete, NE was 82.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Crete, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Crete, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.45k ± 268
Other (Hispanic)
2.29k ± 472
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
765 ± 299

46.3%

Hispanic Population

3.49k people

46.3% of the people in Crete, NE are hispanic (3.49k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Crete, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
46,760 ± 5,245 people
Guatemala
11,721 ± 2,650 people
El Salvador
6,922 ± 2,039 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 46,760 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 11,721 and El Salvador with 6,922.

Foreign-Born Population

26.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.01k people

25.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.91k people

As of 2024, 26.7% of Crete, NE residents (2.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Crete, NE was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Crete, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
77 ± 55
Gulf War (2001-)
64 ± 52
Korea
10 ± 24

Crete, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Crete, NE.

Economy

The economy of Crete, NE employs 3.77k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Crete, NE were Manufacturing (1,169 people), Educational Services (505 people), and Retail Trade (382 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($130,938), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($61,974), and Public Administration ($60,250).

Employment

Occupations

3.77k

2024 Value

± 495

−0.212%

1 Year decline

± 18.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crete, NE declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 3.77k employees to 3.77k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Crete, NE, are Production Occupations (727 people), Management Occupations (451 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Crete, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.77k

2024 Value

± 495

−0.212%

1 Year decline

± 18.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crete, NE declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 3.77k employees to 3.77k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Crete, NE, are Manufacturing (1,169 people), Educational Services (505 people), and Retail Trade (382 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Crete, NE, though some of these residents may live in Crete, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,692

Median earning men ± $5,529

$32,247

Median earning women ± $6,360

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,164), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($60,592), and Construction ($56,176).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,700), Manufacturing ($47,616), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($29,779).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

2.25%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Crete, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.849%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Pete Ricketts

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 12, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Crete, NE awarded 610 degrees. The student population of Crete, NE in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 819 male students and 1,129 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Crete, NE are White (510 and 84.9%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 6.66%), Unknown (17 and 2.83%), and Black or African American (13 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in Crete, NE by number of degrees awarded are Doane University (610 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Crete, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (122 and 20%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (69 and 11.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (61 and 10%).

The median tuition cost in Crete, NE for private four year colleges is $39,336.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Crete, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,948 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,948 students enrolled in Crete, NE, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,279 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
29 degrees awarded
Other Health & Physical Education
23 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Crete, NE was General Psychology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Crete, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Doane University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

610 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Doane University with 610 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 222 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Crete, NE, which is 0.572 times less than the 388 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 510 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 40 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,336) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,155) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Crete, NE was $223,500 in 2024, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,900 to $223,500, a 9.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Crete, NE is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Crete, NE have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Crete, NE is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$223,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$28,539

$1,662

Median Property Taxes

±$313

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Crete, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Crete, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2024

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69.3% of the housing units in Crete, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Crete, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,209

Median Household Income

± $15,424

2.4k

Number of Households

± 381

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.4k households in Crete, NE grew to $77,209 from the previous year's value of $76,258.

The following chart displays the households in Crete, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Crete, NE is from Nebraska.

0.447

2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2023, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.606% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (16.1%)
Worked At Home (4.33%)

In 2024, 76.1% of workers in Crete, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.1%) and those who worked at home (4.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Crete, NE have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.638% of the workforce in Crete, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Crete, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Crete, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Crete, NE have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Crete, NE (815 out of 7.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Crete, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.9% of the population of Crete, NE has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 8.27% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

8.27%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.09%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Crete, NE declined by 0.815% from 13.2% to 13.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Crete, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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